First Anniversary of the Revised Laws|Poor University Siege Causes Emotional Trap Arrested Social Worker Wants to Speak to Family

Burst

Author: Shao Peilin

2020-06-15 08:00

The government proposed to amend the "Fugitive Offenders Ordinance" to trigger continuous conflicts. Among them was the 13-day "siege" of Polytechnic University in November last year. PolyU's internal and external flames continued, and the left-behind managed to escape through the canal or rope. Young female social worker Ah Yue (pseudonym) stayed in PolyU at the time to carry out humanitarian support. She recalled that the army outside the siege was wildly chaotic, and the atmosphere in the siege was extremely tense. Some demonstrators were emotionally lacking embankments. Many people showed despair. He had to constantly comfort the demonstrators.

Over time, A Yue described despair as spreading like "bacteria" in PolyU. She admitted that she was tripped by powerlessness and chose to surrender. After arriving at the police station, the long-suppressed Ayue's emotions broke out. After the family went through bail procedures for her, Xiao Nizi burst into tears and threw herself into her mother's arms. Facing criminal responsibility, A Yue had been troubled by emotions. She said that she became timid and refused to socialize. Fortunately, her peers and organizations helped each other, and she gradually walked out of the traumatic haze. "I want to say sorry to my family because I want to practice the value. And what I pursue will worry my family."

Photography: Cai Zhengbang

In November last year, several social workers were arrested in the PolyU Besieged incident. Among them, the arrested social worker Ah Yue (pseudonym) recalled that at that time, the PolyU was in a state of turmoil and demonstrators confronted the police. Some people chose to climb the canal or use the rope to escape. (Photo by Cai Zhengbang)

At that time, they could only accompany and appease them (left-behind demonstrators). I hope that they will still be accompanied by adults and social workers in difficult times!

The PolyU Besieged incident began on November 17 last year when people in the Hung Hom Undersea Tunnel placed debris to set up barricades. When some people arrived in the morning to clear the barricades, demonstrators stopped and threw bricks at the site. Officers dispersed and fierce police-citizen clashes broke out. Later, a large number of demonstrators stood on the PolyU campus to confront the police. The incident was officially closed on November 29 when the campus was unsealed. In the 13-day siege event, at least 1,381 people were arrested, mainly involving riots.

Many social workers were arrested during the Polytechnic Besieged Incident. Arrested social worker Ah Yue (pseudonym) recalled that there were many young people in PolyU at that time. Some people insisted on staying behind, and some people escaped. "This is a traumatic picture. At that time, there was no way. Retreat, all roads are unsafe, it is difficult to predict their safety after leaving PolyU." A Yue pointed out that at that time, the PolyU was in a state of chaos and demonstrators confronted the police. Some people chose to escape through the canal or rope.

"I want to enter the PolyU to appease the young people who are worried, confused and frightened." A Yue described the time spent at PolyU as she was living in the year. She witnessed that young people did not dare to fall asleep. Emotional problems, "At that time, their eyes were desperate. Everyone was constantly looking for ways to escape and support. Conflicts occurred from time to time outside. There were young people sitting on the floor, and some people even gave up."

[PolyU Besieged City] PolyU demonstrators hold gasoline bombs. Riot police broke into PolyU, and PolyU demonstrators returned fire with incendiary bombs. Demonstrators stayed at PolyU for more than ten days. (Photo by Li Zetong)

Social worker Ah Yue: Tripped by a feeling of powerlessness in PolyU

There are a large number of policemen waiting outside the siege, young people in the siege are guarding hard, and there are tremblings on and off campus. As a social worker, A Yue constantly comforted the young people present, "I had only one idea at that time, how to protect the young people present, but I couldn't play a specific role at all." Over time, many left-behind people's emotional problems have emerged, and A Yue is no exception. "At that time, there was no extra space and time to take care of my mood. I had to suppress my emotions!"

Eventually, A Yue chose to leave PolyU and was arrested by the police for riot. After she arrived at the police station, she recalled the dots of PolyU Besieged City, and tears came out of her eyes. "I will feel guilty and blameless. I feel that my ability is very low, and I can't do something for them!" A Yue admitted that she was tripped by the feeling of powerlessness As a social worker, she is most worried about the emotional problems of young people.

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Every time I go out of the street, they are very worried. At first, my family was worried that I would alienate my family. I worried about my parents and friends, and I felt guilty!

After being arrested, the family went to the police station to bail and the unforgettable mother hugged and comforted

After A Yue was arrested, her family went to the police station to bail her, and the moment she stepped out of the police station, she said nothing to hug her mother before rushing. A Yue recalled that at the time, her mother and daughter were in tears, and her mother comforted her: "Nothing will happen!" After returning home, A Yue fell into an emotional embarrassment. She once suspended her social circle and dared not check the news about anti-revision. , She said she became timid, and any sudden sound would scare her.

"I want to say sorry to my family because I want to practice the value, and what I pursue will make my family worry." A Yue, who was once emotionally troubled, said she was relieved by participating in a social worker organization initiated by fellow travellers. "After the arrested social worker, everyone met to discuss the situation and mentality at the time, and everyone was relieved."

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First Anniversary of the Revised Laws|Poor University Siege Causes Emotional Trap Arrested Social Worker Wants to Speak to Family

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